Tokoname Pottery Studio Visit and Chef Inspired Plate Decorating

Nagoya, Japan
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Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

・Walk through Tokoname’s historic pottery district, shaped by over 1,000 years of craftsmanship.
・Step inside a working pottery studio rarely seen by independent travelers.
・Discover tableware developed with chefs to elevate the presentation of fine cuisine.
・Decorate your own ban Series plate under the guidance of a third-generation artisan.
・Blend traditional Tokoname techniques with your creativity to craft a one-of-a-kind piece

What's included

  • Transportation during the tour
  • ban Series plate decorating experience
  • Kei-gama pottery studio visit
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Shipping fee for your finished ceramic piece
  • Personal purchases

What to expect

Discover Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, with over 1,000 years of pottery history.

Travel from Nagoya with your professional, English-speaking guide and explore the Pottery Path, lined with brick chimneys, old kilns, galleries, and workshops.

Visit Kei-gama, a historic pottery studio, and meet third-generation artisan Takahisa Hisada. Discover the ban Series, distinctive tableware developed with chefs and recognized by Michelin-starred chefs for enhancing the beauty of food.

With the artisan’s guidance, decorate your own 13-centimeter ban Series plate. Learn about chara, a traditional Tokoname ceramic coating, and add decorative touches using powdered seashells to create a unique piece blending tradition with personal expression.

Experience how Tokoname’s pottery heritage continues to evolve through contemporary gastronomy and design.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your professional, English-speaking guide in front of the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center and begin your journey to Tokoname.

End point

Meet your professional, English-speaking guide in front of the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center and begin your journey to Tokoname.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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